Arkwright 10 Posted August 2, 2013 I am looking for 3.5 inch floppy disks. If anyone has any that they no longer use, please let me know, for I still use them. Here is a picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted August 2, 2013 That is a stiffy disc, the floppy disc was much bigger and made from cardboard. My first pc worked with a floppy disc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyle2 10 Posted August 2, 2013 I'm sure I've got a couple of fresh boxes somewhere, will list them and let you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
admin 3 Posted August 2, 2013 Hi Arkwright, I have 9 boxes (sealed) each containing 10 Verbatim DataLifePlus MF 2HD stiffies. Will list for R70, postage R35, should kyle2 not find his. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Beachin 10 Posted August 2, 2013 got a couple of boxes myself with save games of Leisure Suit Larry....ah takes me back:laugh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dstorm 10 Posted August 2, 2013 As far as I know, the term for the (smaller 3,5 inch disc) STIFFY was only used in the RSA. The Americans still referred to it as a FLOPPY. Does it not say a lot about us? Keep well and regards Jacques Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyle2 10 Posted August 3, 2013 As far as I know, the term for the (smaller 3,5 inch disc) STIFFY was only used in the RSA. The Americans still referred to it as a FLOPPY. Does it not say a lot about us? Keep well and regards Jacques We say it like it is..........:bigsmile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilythepink 10 Posted August 3, 2013 As far as I know, the term for the (smaller 3,5 inch disc) STIFFY was only used in the RSA. The Americans still referred to it as a FLOPPY. Does it not say a lot about us? Keep well and regards Jacques We had to use the word "Stiffy" - much more "inspiring" than a "floppy" don't you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alloway65 10 Posted August 3, 2013 As far as I know, the term for the (smaller 3,5 inch disc) STIFFY was only used in the RSA. The Americans still referred to it as a FLOPPY. Yes in the days before thumb drives it was a bit confusing when one went overseas for meetings and asked to borrow a Stiffy! If one asked a local male colleague if he had a Stiffy.....one got a dirty look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted August 3, 2013 The worse was trying to insert a floppy disc into the drive making sure you did not bend it for fear of corrupting the data. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyle2 10 Posted August 3, 2013 The worse was trying to insert a floppy disc into the drive making sure you did not bend it for fear of corrupting the data. Wayne are you trying to corrupt innocent drives with your floppy again?:bigsmile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted August 3, 2013 I recently threw some floppy discs away (the cardboard ones), which had a copy of the files for the first Monkey Island game on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alloway65 10 Posted August 3, 2013 Wayne are you trying to corrupt innocent drives with your floppy again?:bigsmile: Unfortunately age does take its toll eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted August 3, 2013 Unfortunately age does take its toll eventually. So will SANRAL and the ANC led government. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkwright 10 Posted August 16, 2013 So, does anybody have any stiffy disks that they do not want anymore, for I need them urgently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrmouse 11 Posted August 18, 2013 for the amount of data on one , why dont you use a usb drive ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkwright 10 Posted August 19, 2013 for the amount of data on one , why dont you use a usb drive ? There are some old games that I play, and some programs that I use which can only save their data on stiffy disks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
admin 3 Posted August 19, 2013 Hi Arkwright, If you are still interested: Other Drives & Storage - Verbatim Stiffy Diskettes - Listing for user Arkwright for sale in Sasolburg (ID:110241550) opens in 7 minutes. Regards Andries Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkwright 10 Posted October 26, 2013 I am very sorry for not responding to your offer. I haven't had time to purchase the stiffy disks. If you could relist them, I would really appreciate it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
admin 3 Posted October 26, 2013 Hi there, No problem http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/118679253/Verbatim_Stiffy_Diskettes_Listing_for_user_Arkwright.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staccato 10 Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) We had to use the word "Stiffy" - much more "inspiring" than a "floppy" don't you think? A FLOPPY DISC is a roadworker ridden over by a steamroller, a STIFFY DISC is when he is in the morgue, a HARD DRIVE is when the steamroller breaks!:grin: Edited October 27, 2013 by staccato Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staccato 10 Posted October 27, 2013 we had to use the word "stiffy" - much more "inspiring" than a "floppy" don't you think? lol! "like" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hippo Sunshine 10 Posted March 2, 2014 Anyone still need 3.5" disks? Have one opened box available, disks unused however. Also have a sealed Dysan 100 5.25" box. Let me know if I should list them or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RISadler 10 Posted March 2, 2014 Verbatim Stiffy Diskettes ... for sale in Sasolburg Geez, Andries. Even over here we don't use them diskettes anymore, like, dude, since 2009 already! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
